Grand Radhashtami Celebrations presided by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu! @ ISV

WEEKLY UPDATES Aug 30 - Sep 6, 2022 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons. Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love! We are pleased to welcome you to the Radhashtami celebrations coming Saturday, September 3rd, Please join us with family and friends for both morning and evening celebrations! "Radha Krishna. Radha's name is first. Why? Nobody can be a better devotee than Radharani. As soon as Radha's name is there, Krishna is more pleased. That is the way. If we glorify the devotees, the character of the devotees, before the Lord, he is more pleased than to glorify Himself, He directly." — Srila Prabhupad in his conversations, Hawai, 24th April 1969. Aug 31, Wednesday:  7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: Online (ONLY) -  Lecture on "Summary of Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 11" by H.G Acyuta Chaitanys Prabhu Sep 3, Saturday: 4:30 am -12:30 pm PT: Grand Krishna Radhashtami Celebrations presided by  H.G Vaisesika Prabhu. See the detailed schedule below. This program will also be telecast online.  Sep 4, Sunday: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm PT:  Sunday Feast Program led by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu.  Gaura Arati follows this program.  If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like a birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com. We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name. The donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only Masks are mandatory to enter the temple hall. It is our humble request to the visitors that if you have flu-like symptoms or have traveled outside the USA in the past two weeks, please avoid visiting the temple this weekend.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us @ jpt-isv@googlegroups.com. Looking forward to serving you all. Looking forward to serving you all. Tune in online: zoom.us/j/3784125172  (Password 123456)  facebook.com/FanTheSpark iskconsiliconvalley.com youtube.com/user/iskconsiliconvalley facebook.com/iskconsv/ Temple hours: Mon to Fri: 4:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm Sat: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm Sun: 4:30 am to 5:30 pm Arati Timings: Mon to Sat: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 8 pm Sun: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5 pm SATURDAY, SEP 3RD - ECSTATIC RADHASHTAMI CELEBRATION PRESIDED BY H.G VAISESIKA PRABHU Radharani is the consort of Krishna. Radharani's special qualification is that She is the best devotee of Krishna. Krishna, therefore, loves Her the most. On Her festival day, devotees seeking Krishna's grace will especially ask Her to grant them devotion to Her beloved Lord, knowing that if they can attain Her favor, they can attain His as a natural consequence.  We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the Radhastami festival on, Radhashtami Celebration on Saturday, September 3rd,2022 - Schedule 4:30 am PT Mangala Aarti 5:00 am PT Tulasi Aarti 5:15 am PT Japa 7:15 am PT Guru Puja  7:30 am PT Darshan Aarti & Kirtan 8:30 am PT Srimad Bhagavatam Katha 10:00 am PT Kirtan followed by Abhishek Of Sri Radha Madan Mohan 10:45 am Glories of Srimati Radharani by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu 12:00 pm PT Raj Bhoga Aarti by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu 12:30 pm Prasadam CHAPTER-A-DAY (CHAD) - BHAGAVAD GITA  "As Arjuna set aside his bow and arrows, let us set aside any sense of confidence in our own abilities so that we may hear Krsna's words with full heart and attention. This kind of submissive hearing is the primary requirement for advancement in spiritual life. The devotee who hears Krsna's words with a submissive heart immediately feels an ingress of causeless knowledge and detachment." - H. G. Vaisesika Prabhu CHAD Tips Access BG chapter in CHAD format from here. Print it and carry it with you or access the link from your mobile device wherever you go and fill in the gaps with your recitation of Bhagavad Gita. Chant all the Sanskrit slokas; or all the English translations; or both the Sanskrit and English. Recite with devotees by joining daily conference calls.Email recite.chad@gmail.com for more details. CHAD PLUS CHAD PLUS is an extension of CHAD and is based on the Shloka book of Srila Prabhupada! Every day CHAD PLUS members should chant the designated BG chapter AND (+) the chosen SB verses listed below. More CHAD resources www.readchad.com Get Inspired by reading more testimonials here. With Gratitude, ISV CHAD Team Email: recite.chad@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/bhagavadgitachad    BHAGAVATA SEVA CLASSES FOR 2022 Classes for kids (0-17yrs) Online Sunday school  https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/online-sunday-school-form/ Chaitanya Charitamrta( Madhya Lila and Antya Lila )  classes  https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/caitanya-caritamrta-registration-form/ Systematic study of Srimad Bhagavatam (7-12th Canto) https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/study-of-srimad-bhagavatam-canto-7-12-by-hg-gauranga-darshan-prabhujan-2022-dec-2023-4-semester-course/ Please share with all your contacts and help us distribute several Srimad Bhagavatam"s For more details contact Bhagavataseva.global@gmail.com   KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan/bhajans & Hari Katha at people's homes all over the Bay Area. You can either join in or host such a unique, spiritually uplifting experience to gain the mercy of the Lord, gain positivity and feel instant bliss See examples of kirtan videos: bit.ly/kirtanexamples See what the hosts think: bit.ly/kirtanfeedback See Kirtan FAQs: bit.ly/kirtanfaqs To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408 634 4478 or submit your interest here (https://goo.gl/forms/bGsUpvA5KQuQlUl73). Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 0 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 3 -  7 pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more.   For more information, please visit http://isv-vedicacademy.com/ or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297   Copyright © 2022 ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), All rights reserved. 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